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What Does Calcium In The Kidneys Indicate?
What does it mean if you have calcium in your kidneys? This calcification was found in a CAT scan taken on 2/11/17. Also found was an enlarged bladder. My symptoms are severe pain on my left side going around to my lower back, chiills, 12 UTIs since January 2016. Please respond.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Hi,
Calcium in kidneys indicates stones in kidneys.
Stones in kidneys are usually Calcium combined with oxalate crystals.
Stones in urinary bladder can cause obstruction all along the urinary tract and hence uti's.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. TALARI PAUL,
General & Family Physician
Calcium in kidneys indicates stones in kidneys.
Stones in kidneys are usually Calcium combined with oxalate crystals.
Stones in urinary bladder can cause obstruction all along the urinary tract and hence uti's.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. TALARI PAUL,
General & Family Physician
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